The program communications needs are increasing and we need to respond accordingly.
It was proposed that Jonathan takes over the program communications role – He is familiar with the program and has been shouldering the communication needs in the last 15-18 months, specifically his role in the Phase 1 synthesis document is acknowledged. This approach will save us time and recruitment costs.
ILRI will retain the support to the platforms. Boni to advise ILRI senior management on the PCT decision.
IITA to recruit Communications Specialist for WA and ESA.
Budget – Revisit the budget (shift funds to IITA except for the platform). Send the revised budgets to Jerry as soon as is possible.
Timeline – this decision is effective as soon as is possible.
2. Way forward with M&E
Need embedded M&E specialists in the regional projects teams. Aim for efficiency gains.
Recruitment - Data Management Specialist/Evidence gathers transferred to IITA and ILRI. Redesign the job descriptions/roles and workplans. Manage risks through co supervision.
IFPRI – continue to lead tool development and training. Part of the workplans and reporting.
Budget – Revisit the budget to reflect the proposed changes and share with Jerry as soon as is possible.
Establish a Data Management Task Force (Peter, Irmgard and Carlo) to ensure that data is available and accessible on time.
3. Next PCT meeting
10th April 5PM EAT.
4. Any Other Business
The program needs to identify high priority areas in the coming year (synthesis, communications, cleaning the data and putting it in a good shape, contracting for extra comms).
Africa RISING PCT meeting #28
14 March 2018Arusha, Tanzania
Participants:
Apologies
Agenda
Conversation
1. Program Communication
2. Way forward with M&E
3. Next PCT meeting
4. Any Other Business